Scituate Police Department

09/04/2026

Crossing Guard
Scituate Police Department
Town of Scituate

The Town of Scituate seeks applicants to serve as Crossing Guards during morning and afternoon shifts throughout the school year.
Crossing Guards assist schoolchildren in safely crossing roadways at designated locations during school arrival and dismissal. They identify appropriate gaps in traffic, use approved signals and equipment to alert motorists, confirm that vehicles have stopped, and guide children safely through the crosswalk. Crossing Guards also promote safe pedestrian practices, remain alert to traffic and roadway hazards, report unsafe conditions or incidents, and perform other related duties as required.

Shifts are approximately two hours per day (45-60 minutes in the AM and 45-60 minutes in the PM), weekdays during the school year. Specific work hours will be set by the direct supervisor and would vary according to operational need.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate the ability to learn and apply applicable laws and regulations, interact effectively and courteously with the public, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The pay rate for this non-union, non-benefited position is $21.00 per hour. The position reports to the Scituate Police Department, which will provide initial training.

All candidates for the position of Crossing Guard will be required to submit to and pass CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (S*x Offender Record Information) background checks prior to their first day of employment.

Interested applicants should submit Town employment application, cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected] or via mail to Human Resources, 600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066. AA/EEO/ADA.

08/31/2026

08/06/2026

Information about tomorrow nights Boat Parade

08/04/2026

Tonight is the night and the weather looks perfect!

If you haven't yet met the Plymouth County Comfort Dogs, tonight is your chance. There will be lots of furry friends on hand as well as a K9 demo included in tonight's festivities.

Enjoy live music, good food, a touch a truck/boat event on land and water, drone and dive demos as well as activities and games for the kids including a complimentary movie (first come, first served) at 7pm at the Reel Movie Theater!

07/31/2026

Please join us for our National Night Out event next Tuesday, August 4th from 5-7pm in Cole Parkway! The event will feature fun on land and on the water.

Included will be a Touch a Truck event, K9's, Comfort Dogs, Kid Activities & Fingerprinting, Food Trucks, Live Music, Drone Demos, Boat Displays, Games, Dive Demos and even a Movie!

Officers will be handing out "tickets" during the event to a complimentary showing of Zootopia beginning at 7pm at the Reel Movie theater.

We hope you will come down and join in on the fun Tuesday night!

07/30/2026

In anticipation of several upcoming special events in Scituate Harbor, the Scituate Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors of temporary parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout portions of Cole Parkway and Front Street.

These restrictions will be in place on Tuesday, August 4, as well as during the Heritage Days weekend, August 7–9.

The attached parking advisory provides detailed information regarding the affected dates, times, and locations.

Vehicles parked in violation of these temporary parking restrictions will be subject to towing at the owner's expense.

The Scituate Police Department appreciates your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure these community events are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

07/30/2026

Scituate Police Department’s K9 Blue has received donation of body armor

Scituate Police Department, MA - K9 Blue has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Blue’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Paul Silvia”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

07/22/2026

Back by popular demand. This is a great event for everyone. Don't miss out!